A Thanksgiving to Remember

Every year on Thanksgiving, I am a sucker for the Macy's Day Parade. I always begin my Thanksgiving morning watching the incredible floats, balloons, and talented performers as they roll into Herald Square, and every year I think "Next year, I am going there." Well, this year, I did! I grabbed Jason, booked a flight and hopped a plane to NYC the night before the parade. We woke up bright and early Thursday morning, grabbed our Starbucks coffee, donned our warmest jackets and set out to find the very best viewing spot along 7th Ave. Luckily, we found a spot around 55th and 7th where the sidewalk was a little bit elevated, so our views, even 3 or 4 people deep, were perfect! Above are some of my favorite floats and balloons from the parade. It was an incredible experience, certainly one I will never forget! I can't wait to go back next year (*wink wink*)!!

Oh Christmas Tree

Anyone who knows me knows that pink is my signature color. Well, this year, I'm ready to take my love for the color one step further by incorporating it into our Christmas! I have been lusting over these pink trees for over a year now, and I think it might be time to invest in one myself! As a side note, I've already asked Jason what he thinks about the idea, and it did not go over well ("Pink is not Christmas," he said, to which I replied, "Pink is a shade of red, so yes it is!"). You don't think he'll notice if I sneak it in, do you?? :)

Beauty WILL Rise

One of my favorite artists and friends, Steven Curtis Chapman, has released a new album called "Beauty Will Rise". I purchased my very own copy of it yesterday from iTunes. This album is raw, real, heart-wrenching and hopeful response to an unthinkable set of circumstances, the loss of little Maria. A friend introduced me to the song February 20 and I must say that this is the song that continues to stop me in my tracks. I sat down this morning and cried tears of sadness, hope, and joy as I listened to his poignant recount of a day that will live on forever. Thank you, Steven, Mary Beth, and all of the Chapmans for continuting to show faith through love.

WTF???

There are no words. Period.

My fantasy

Is anyone else out there as excited as I am about the remake of one of my favorite childhood stories, Alice in Wonderland? Directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp = one happy me! I loved their last collaboration together, Sweeney Todd. Depp's twisted dark humor and Burton's brilliant knack for walking the fine line between creepy and amazing are spot on. I hope the same magic is created in this film, out in 2010! See the entire trailer here!

My new obsession

So, I recently discovered designer Rachel Roy, and holy moly where has she been all my life! I love her flair for bold color, soft knits, and of course, sequins! I also fell in love with her even more when I went onto her website and on the RRNY homepage found this quote: "To find inner tranquility is to find strength in what is true and elegant." Check out her fabulous lines, Rachel Roy New York and Rachel Rachel Roy!

The Worst Idea Ever

As some of you may or may not know, I am now working part time at Nine West in Green Hills. I am in heaven! It's a fast paced job, but let's be real: it's shoes. How fun is that?!? Jason has now nicknamed me "Boots" because I wear boots literally from October to May every year and have about a million pairs! He quickly pointed out after I used my 50% employee discount and came home with several new pairs that my working there was "the worst idea ever." Enjoy some of my faves, above, in stores now! Also, we're having a Girl's Night Out Event next Thursday, October 29th! Door prizes, raffles, snacks and 15% off the entire store....come on out!